Health Calendar

  • Monday, September 13, 2004 9:00pm
  • Life

Classes

Adult first aid: 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 15, $25. Registration before event required. Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4066.

Car seat safety: Discusses the pros and cons of different seat models and tips on choosing the right seat, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 23. Registration required. Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4066.

CERT training: Community Emergency Response Team training, eight-week course, each Thursday beginning Sept. 16. Registration prior to event required. Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4066.

Choosing and using a car seat: Learn to select the right car seat and install for maximum safety, 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 22 at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. 360-794-1411.

First-aid basics: 8 a.m. to noon third Saturday of each month. $25. Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.

First-aid, safety, CPR and automated external defibrillator awareness: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18, two-year certification, $48, at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. 360-794-1411.

Planning for parenthood: Prepare for baby and learn what to expect, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 18, $8 at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. 360-794-1411.

Prediabetes-metabolic syndrome: Three-part series teaching strategies to lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 15, 29, $15 per class. Registration before event required. Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4066.

Senior exercise: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Arbor Place, Silver Lake, 12806 Bothell-Everett Highway, Everett. $2 per class. 425-338-3227.

Steady on your feet: A class with recommendations for maintaining good balance, safety tips and community resources, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 23. Registration before event required. Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4066.

Support groups

Al-Anon: 8 p.m. Fridays in the Health Department Building, E. Camano Drive, Camano Island. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Immaculate Conception Church, 1200 E. Fifth St., Arlington. 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Freeborn Lutheran Church, 2304 300th St. NW, Stanwood. 8 p.m. Thursdays at United Methodist Church, 27112 102nd Drive, Stanwood.

Al-Anon Family Group: 6 p.m. Sundays at Camano Senior Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive, Camano Island. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturdays at Lake Stevens First Baptist Church, Main Street, Lake Stevens. 8 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays at Marysville School District Service Center, 4220 80th St. NE, Marysville, in the Strawberry Room. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett, handicapped accessible most meetings.

Al-Anon-Alateen: 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1600 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Child care provided. 425-379-0905. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Immaculate Conception Church, 1200 Fifth St., Arlington.

Angel Care Breast Cancer Foundation: Free help for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Volunteers needed. Call 425-861-5655 or e-mail angelcare3@aol.com, or check www.angelcarefoundation.org.

Arthritis: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. 360-629-7403.

Breast cancer: 10 to 11:30 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Providence Everett Medical Center, Pacific Campus. 425-258-7796.

Caregivers: 1 to 2:30 p.m. fourth Fridays at Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-670-8984; 6:30 to 8 p.m. first Mondays and 1 to 2:30p.m. third Wednesdays at Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County. 425-261-4808.

Caregivers: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. 360-629-7403.

Childhood sexual abuse and rape: A new support group for adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse and rape is forming in the south county area. Call Eileen at 425-355-1736.

Co-dependents Anonymous: 7:30 p.m. Mondays at First Congregational Church, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-334-4316.

Co-dependents Anonymous: Women’s focus group for healthy relationships. 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Washington Oaks Retirement Center, third floor, 1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-876-1811.

Counseling services for women: Pathways for Women YWCA offers professional, affordable counseling services for women, short or long-term available. Services $10 to $60 per session based on sliding-fee scale. Downtown Everett and Lynnwood locations. Call 425-774-9843, ext. 301, or 877-773-9843, ext. 301.

Debtors Anonymous: Twelve-step recovery program for those with debt and money issues, 7 p.m. Mondays at 1906 Grand Ave., Everett. Call Jim, 425-259-2386.

Depression: A faith-based support group for people struggling with depression will meet at 7 p.m. second Mondays at Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds. Child care is available. 425-775-2776.

Diabetes 101: 6:30 to 8 p.m. second Thursdays at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.

Diabetes education: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. second Mondays at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Free. 360-794-1411.

Diabetes: 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 20 at the Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. 360-629-7403.

DivorceCare: A divorce recovery support group meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Monroe Community Chapel, 23515 Old Owen Road, Monroe. 360-794-6599.

Journey of Grief: A six-week group for those experiencing grief, 10:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 14 through Oct. 19. Registration prior to event required. Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4066.

La Leche League: 10 a.m. second Tuesdays of each month at St. Michael’s Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish, 360-793-0219, 425-379-5989; 7 p.m. first Tuesdays of each month at Hope Lutheran Brethren Church, 11329 23rd Drive SE, Everett, 425-379-5989; 1 p.m. first Thursdays of each month, call for location, 360-793-2128, 360-793-0219; 10 a.m. second Thursdays of each month at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE, Marysville, 425-397-9757; 10:30 a.m. third Mondays of each month at Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW, Stanwood, 360-629-6189. La Leche League help lines, 425-303-0311 or 800-525-3243, www.lalecheleague.org.

Moms of Maltby: For mothers in the Woodinville-Maltby area, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Maltby Christian Assembly, 9322 Paradise Lake Road, Snohomish. 425-489-9898 or 360-668-4180.

Mothers Without Custody: Reflections of the World monthly meetings, 7 to 9 p.m. third Thursdays at Countrywalk Apartments, 3711 164th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-745-5925.

Multiple sclerosis: Marysville area, meets second Saturday of month at Cascade Reform Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE, Marysville. Call Lisa, 425-335-0608, or Barb, 360-659-7431.

Narcotics Anonymous: 24-hour help line at 425-609-6170.

Overeaters Anonymous: 5:30 p.m. Mondays at Providence Hospital, Padavon room, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. 9 a.m. Wednesdays at United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Dr. NW, Stanwood. 6:30 p.m. Fridays at Providence Hospital Medical Center, Mount Adams room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-239-6513.

PFLAG: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Everett chapter, 7 p.m. Sept. 20, First Congregational Church of Everett, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 360-653-5114.

Sight impaired: Spark in the Dark meets 10 a.m. to noon Fridays at the Edmonds South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 425-774-5555 or 425-742-7727.

Survivors of suicide: A group for those who have experienced the death of a loved one by suicide, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 20 through Nov. 8 at Providence Home Care and Hospice offices, conference room B, lower level, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Registration required; 425-640-4404. Also at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4066.

TOPS: The Everett Chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Delta Baptist Church, 2901 16th St., Everett. 425-347-1950. The Marysville Chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 7 p.m. Mondays at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 7215 51st Ave. NE, Marysville. 360-657-2228 or 360-658-4667.

Transitions: Social support group, 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, free. Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441.

Traumatic loss: An eight-week group for those who have experience sudden and traumatic loss, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 20 through Nov. 8. Registration prior to event required. Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4066.

Washington Breast and Cervical Health Program: Provides free mammography screening, diagnostic services and assists women in finding treatment. 800-865-3647.

Widowed Information and Consultation Services: Open discussion 11 a.m. Mondays in Everett; group for newly widowed 7 p.m. Wednesdays in Everett; day support group 1 p.m. Thursdays in south county; and luncheon and discussion at 12:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays in east county. Call for locations, 425-252-7617.

Women Helping Women: A cancer support group for women meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays at Providence Everett Medical Center, Pacific Campus. 425-258-7796.

Working parents: 5:30 to 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays at Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-670-8984.

Events

Blood drives: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 14, Everett Clinic, 3901 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 2 to 8 p.m. Sept. 14, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 15, Snohomish Health District, 3020 Rucker Ave., Everett; 2 to 8 p.m. Sept. 16, First Presbyterian, 1306 Lakeview Ave., Snohomish. Volunteers are needed for mobile blood drives and at donation centers. Hours are flexible. Call 800-266-4033 or visit www.psbc.org.

“Change Your Life Medicine” lecture series: Free community lectures on naturopathic medicine, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Northwest Center for Optimal Health, 316 State Ave., Marysville. 360-651-9355. Childhood nutrition, Sept. 14; Healthy heart, Sept. 21.

Mammograms and wellness exams: Positive Women’s Network offers free or low-cost mammograms and yearly wellness exams. Call 425-259-9899 or 888-651-8931 for details.

Mental health poster exhibit: Public exhibit of all 84 contest entries, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 20 at North Sound Mental Health Administration conference room, 117 N. First St., Suite 8, Mount Vernon; 360-416-7008.

Senior co-ed tennis group: Seniors interested in joining a co-ed senior tennis group at 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, call the Everett Senior Center reception desk. 425-257-8780.

Together We Prepare: The Island County chapter of the American Red Cross hosts a National Preparedness Month event to kick off the “Together We Prepare” national campaign to teach individuals and families to be better prepared for a disaster, Sept. 18. Registration required. 888-216-5727, 360-257-2096.

Weight loss seminar: “Overweight and Diabetic: How To Solve the Problems,” 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Stevens Hospital, fourth floor, 21700 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. 425-744-1780.

Volunteers

Angel Care-Breast Cancer Foundation: Trained survivors offering free emotional support. Training provided. Volunteers needed. 425-861-5655.

Bone marrow donors: Puget Sound Blood Center is a donor recruitment center for the National Marrow Donor Program. Call 206-292-1897, 800-366-2831 or visit www.psbc.org.

Hospice and home care: An informational meeting will be held for potential patient volunteers, also seeking bereavement volunteers, licensed massage therapists and pet therapists, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-261-4808.

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